''Mucor amphibiorum'' is a
fungus which causes
ulcers on the
platypus, which can be secondarily
infected and potentially
fatal. It can also reduce the ability to
regulate body temperature. It is currently limited to
Tasmania and was first seen in 1982 the
Elizabeth River.
It belongs to the division
Mucoromycota
Mucoromycota is a division within the kingdom fungi.
They include a diverse group of various molds, including the common bread molds ''Mucor'' and ''Rhizopus''. It is a sister phylum to Dikarya. It consists of mainly mycorrhizal fungi, root end ...
.
References
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Fungi of Australia
Mucoraceae